Buying and selling real estate is simple…isn’t it?
Buying or selling a house, coop or condominium in or around New York can be one of the largest and most significant financial transactions of a lifetime. Although a real estate closing itself may seem simple, what takes place before and sometimes even during the closing can be complicated and stressful. It’s crucial to have an expert New York real estate lawyer like Carol Buell to help you make the right decisions and deal with any problems that may arise swiftly and professionally, before they turn into crises or deal-breakers.
New York real estate lawyer Carol Buell has over 20 years of experience helping her clients navigate the purchase and sale of residential real estate. She provides you with solid legal counsel and when other qualified real estate professionals are needed, will make referrals to real estate brokers, appraisers, mortgage lenders and inspectors to make sure that your deal is handled as diligently, swiftly and smoothly as possible.
Buying a coop or condo
In addition to assisting our clients in purchasing or selling a home, real estate lawyer Ms. Buell will also walk you through the intricate process of buying a coop or condo. We perform due diligence to determine whether investing in a particular apartment building is a good business decision. We review the governing documents, offering plan, corporate minutes and financial statements, and interview the managing agents for quality of life concerns. Ms. Buell doesn’t believe in giving over your file to a less experienced attorney to handle. Instead, she attends all of her own closings to ensure that even last minute problems are taken care of in the best possible way.
Protection for Non-Traditional Families
As a real estate lawyer with expertise in non-traditional family law, she also helps couples who aren’t married make informed decisions with respect to Real Estate transactions. Ms. Buell offers legal advice to clients with respect to their property interests or makes referrals to other attorneys if there is a conflict.
Other decisions that come into play for non-traditional families are questions as to how to hold title, how the property will pass on to your loved ones upon your death, how to structure ownership, ensure inheritance rights of the surviving partner if the legal owner passes away, how the home’s value will be determined and what will happen to the property in case of a break-up.
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, coop or condo, purchasing a primary residence, investment property or second home in New York, real estate lawyer Carol Buell will ensure that your investment is properly protected. Call 212-967-5710 or complete our contact form to schedule a consultation with real estate lawyer Carol Buell in our New York office.
To learn more, read answers to FAQs by real estate closing attorney Carol Buell.